AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBotswana Rights Reset: Botswana has formally removed colonial-era clauses that criminalised consensual same-sex relations, aligning the penal code with court rulings from 2019 and 2021—though social pushback is already rising ahead of a major marriage equality case in July. Thailand Travel Tightening: Thailand is rolling back its 60-day visa-free stay for over 90 countries, moving back toward 30 days for most, citing security and administrative concerns. Regional Security Drills: India’s PRAGATI 2026 multilateral counter-terrorism exercise is underway in Meghalaya with 12 partner nations, including Seychelles, focused on joint coordination in tough terrain. Seychelles Culture Policy: The National Assembly has approved a Culture, Heritage and the Arts Bill 2026, setting up the abolition of SNICHA and bringing institutions back under the Ministry. Pan-African Mobility: Togo has introduced visa-free entry for all African passport holders for up to 30 days, with a required travel declaration.
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